22 h. ago Gardaí investigating threats against Simon Harris and family seek Interpol assistance

Data requested from social media companies suggests some threats came from internet user outside Ireland

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49 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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49 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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52 h. ago US State Department threatens to cancel visas of people who 'make light' of Charlie Kirk's death

As of mid-August, the State Department said it had rescinded 6,000 student visas.

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2 d. ago Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman calls for curbs on social media firms amid fears of growing political violence

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman calls for curbs on social media firms amid fears of growing political violence  The Irish Independent

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4 d. ago Nepali prime minister quits after deadly protests, as government buildings set on fire

Outrage among young anti-corruption protestors sparked by social media ban

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4 d. ago Social media is promoting steroid use among young people in Ireland

Social media is promoting steroid use among young people in Ireland  JOE.ie

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5 d. ago ‘Deep fake’ image of David McWilliams used to dupe social media users, says commentator

Economist and broadcaster raises awareness of risk of losses to those who might be persuaded to hand over money

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5 d. ago Man, 23, accused of stalking social media influencer 'followed her into Dublin hotel lift holding belt', court told

Man, 23, accused of stalking social media influencer 'followed her into Dublin hotel lift holding belt', court told  The Irish Sun

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5 d. ago Police in Nepal kill 17 after opening fire on protestors against government ban on social media

The Parliament building was surrounded by tens of thousands of people angry over the decision by authorities to block most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube.

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5 d. ago Man accused of stalking social media influencer and following her to hotel room

Denis Morris, 23, appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court today.

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7 d. ago Gardaí investigate second threat in a week against Simon Harris’s family

The Tánaiste has received threats before, including through social media and a phoned bomb threat.

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9 d. ago From the UFC to Politics: Conor McGregor Seeks Support on Social Media to Become President of Ireland

From the UFC to Politics: Conor McGregor Seeks Support on Social Media to Become President of Ireland  beIN SPORTS

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9 d. ago Westmeath man jailed over ‘vile’ online attacks on senior garda figure

Andrew McGovern (38) was sentenced to seven months prison for sending “sinister” and false messages targeting a former garda.

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9 d. ago Man (38) jailed over ‘vile social media attacks’ on former Agsi chief Antoinette Cunningham

Andrew McGovern, from Rathowen, pleaded guilty to posting ‘sinister’ and ‘blatantly false’ material on Twitter

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1 week ago Graham Linehan appears in London court over alleged harassment of trans woman

The 57-year-old has denied harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks on social media and a further charge of damaging her mobile phone.

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1 week ago Graham Linehan in London court over alleged harassment of trans woman

Father Ted creator denies harassing activist Sophia Brooks on social media and damaging her phone

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1 week ago Graham Linehan to face trial in London over alleged harassment of trans woman

The 57-year-old has denied harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks on social media and a further charge of damaging her mobile phone.

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1 week ago Graham Linehan due in London court today over alleged harassment of trans woman

Father Ted creator denies harassing activist Sophia Brooks on social media and damaging her phone

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